Geoff Jimenez

Quick summary on Geoff Jimenez

The State of California filed a complaint against Geoff Jimenez in Los Angeles Superior Court. The victim, Maricel Magnaye, has requested a prolongation of the session for inquiry and evidence submission. Judge William F. Fahey is overseeing the case.

Case Study
Geoff Jimenez, a business partner of TLC Home Care Solutions, faces legal challenges for violating California law by misclassifying caregivers as independent contractors. Despite legal assurances to the contrary, Jimenez’s actions deny caregivers essential labor rights like minimum wages and overtime pay.

Factual Allegations
Care Specialist provides healthcare services across Southern California. Jimenez hired caregivers, marketers, and administrative staff for the company, which employed over 800 caregivers by 2016. Jimenez is accused of misclassifying these workers, denying them their rightful employee benefits.

Second Cause of Action
Jimenez and his associates have violated California’s Business and Professions Code, section 17500, by creating false or misleading advertisements, claiming that caregivers are employees when, in fact, they are treated as independent contractors.

Third Cause of Action
The Attorney General seeks remedial action under Labor Code Section 2786, requesting the court to correct the misclassification of caregivers as independent contractors, ensuring they are treated as employees moving forward.

The Bottom Line
Geoff Jimenez, operating under TLC Home Care Solutions, has been accused of violating California labor laws. His actions continue to misclassify caregivers, denying them basic employee rights. He and his business partner, Benjamin Cabrera, defend ethical businesses from unfair competitors.